Publications by authors named "M Nalini Padmanabhan"
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- Federal regulators have approved two RSV vaccines for adults 60 and older, but there's limited understanding of this group's intentions and barriers to vaccination.
- A survey of 1,200 US adults, including 362 seniors, revealed that 53% intend to refuse the RSV vaccine, with only 14% having been vaccinated by late fall 2023.
- The study highlights significant vaccine hesitancy among seniors, indicating that beliefs about vaccine safety and efficacy, alongside prior vaccination behaviors, influence their willingness to get vaccinated.
The emergence of sustainable polymers and technologies has led to the development of innovative materials with minimal carbon emissions which find extensive applications in wearable electronics, biomedical sensors, and Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring systems. Nanocellulose which can be generated from abundant biomass materials has been widely recognized as a sustainable alternative for a diverse range of applications due to its remarkable properties and eco-friendly nature. By making use of the unique and easily accessible coordination transformation property of Co(II) ions and associated visible light absorption changes, we report a novel Co(II) cation-incorporated nanocellulose/malonic acid hybrid aerogel material that exhibits reversible thermochromism induced by thermal stimulus in the presence of atmospheric moisture.
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- - This study compares the wound healing effects of two types of Graphene Oxides (GOs), sourced from graphite and coal, when incorporated into Bacterial Nanocellulose (BNC) to create hydrogels for treating wounds.
- - The research shows that the edge functionalization of coal-derived C-GO helps achieve better dispersion in the hydrogels compared to graphite-derived G-GO, which tends to clump together, reducing its effectiveness.
- - Testing reveals that BNC/C-GO hydrogels are more effective in promoting cell migration and have antibacterial properties against E. coli, although their performance is limited by the amount of GO that can be used without agglomeration.
Modern hip arthroplasty still faces the issue of wear in the articulating surface and wear induced debris. Thus, the design of hip implant is highly important for its longevity. Experimental demonstration of wear in hip implant involves both time and cost and, in this regard, finite element analysis acts as a suitable alternative.
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- Patients with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) like asthma and COPD face significant health challenges that affect their quality of life and are often inadequately supported by healthcare providers regarding the psychological impact of their condition.
- A qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews revealed patients' misconceptions about their diseases, psychological stress from feeling helpless, and inappropriate lifestyle choices due to fear of exacerbations.
- Key findings highlighted issues such as poor adherence to inhaler therapy linked to work schedules, travel difficulties, and inadequate guidance from healthcare workers on proper inhaler use and disease management.